Graduate Courses

ME 503 Engineering Design: Product Realization

Study of processes and knowledge used to create an engineered product. Topics include design for manufacturing and assembly, materials, and material selection, Lean Manufacturing, and Design of Experiments (DOE) for design and manufacturing. Special project to be completed.

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ME 515 Turbomachinery

Advanced dimensional analysis and similitude; advanced applications of fluid flow and thermodynamics to the study of turbomachinery. Characteristics and performance of different types of compressors, turbines, and pumps. Special project required. Knowledge of fundamental fluid mechanics required.

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ME 521 Failure Analysis

Study of failures in design and manufacturing with methods to identify and prevent them. Topics include: applied fracture mechanics, non-destructive testing, root cause analysis, and forensic engineering case studies. Knowledge of metallurgy or materials science, and fundamental stress analysis is required. Special project required.

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ME 522 Composite Materials

An overview of different types of composite materials; processing and performance characteristics of matrix and reinforcements and their interactions; micro/macromechanics of composites at lamina and laminate levels; fatigue, creep and fracture behavior of composites. Project and additional research paper required for graduate students. Basic knowledge of materials science and mechanics of materials concepts needed for successful completion of this course.
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ME 525 Welding Engineering

Review of different types of welding power sources, processes, and types of electrodes/wires.  Basic welding metallurgy, weld joint design, and NDE techniques. A project on weldment analysis is required. An additional research paper is also required for graduate students. Basic knowledge of materials science concepts is needed for the successful completion of this course.
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ME 526 Experimental Stress Analysis

Review of theoretical and experimental techniques of strain and stress analysis with emphasis on electrical strain gauges, brittle coatings, grid methods, and photoelasticity techniques. Project required involving stress analysis of a component/structure utilizing 1+ of above techniques.  Additional research paper required for graduate students. Basic knowledge of mechanics of materials concepts needed for successful completion of this course. Fee: $40

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ME 532 Combustion

Theory and application of the chemical and physical processes of high temperature chemical reactions. Advanced topics in combustion theory (equilibrium and chemical kinetics), fuel chemistry, operational combustion in engines, and environmental effects. Basic knowledge thermodynamics and chemistry is required.
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ME 534 Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Advanced study of renewable energy systems including photovoltaic, wind, geothermal systems, biofuels, and tidal energy. Study of renewable energy credits, sustainability definitions, life cycle assessment, and energy assessment techniques. Applied knowledge of thermodynamics required, including thermodynamics properties and psychrometrics.

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ME 536 Design of Thermal Systems

Analysis and design of components of thermal systems such as heat exchangers, pumps and blowers, and drive units. Advanced computer methods for analyzing systems. At least two advanced design projects applying thermal systems design procedures will be completed. Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics required, including thermodynamics properties, psychrometrics, and modeling techniques.

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ME 538 Renewable Energy

Advanced study of renewable energy systems including photovoltaic, wind, geothermal systems, biofuels, and tidal energy. Study of renewable energy credits, sustainability definitions, life cycle assessment, and energy assessment techniques. Applied knowledge of physics and thermodynamics required, including thermodynamics properties, entropy, and exergy.
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ME 541 Modern Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing properties of engineering materials. Casting, forging, forming, and joining processes. Conventional and non-conventional material removal processes. Powder metallurgy and coatings. Introduction to concept of intelligent processing of materials. Project on a specific manufacturing process required. Additional research paper required for graduate students. Basic knowledge of materials science and mechanics of materials concepts needed for successful completion of this course.
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ME 543 Systems and Measurement

Systems approach to engineering with application to measurement. Time and frequency analysis of first and second order systems. Calibration, data acquisition, analog to digital conversion, filtering, and modulation will be addressed in both theory and experiment. Students will complete a project on advanced topics. Knowledge of engineering dynamics required.

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ME 545 Advanced Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

Project oriented course introducing advanced CAD design, including surfacing, multibody solids, sweeps, lofts and splines as well as rapid prototyping, computer numeric control, and reverse engineering. Topics include theory behind these concepts and devices, solid modeling, 3-D model data exchange using commercial software package, and programming such as numerical control of a mill. Advanced applications and final project. Fee: $40

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ME 553 Mechanical Vibrations

Analysis and prediction of the dynamic behavior and response of mechanical systems. Various types of oscillations and physical properties such as damping and stiffness are explained. Students will work a project on advanced topics. Knowledge of engineering dynamics and differential equations required.

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ME 554 Noise and Vibration Control

Industrial application of noise control criteria, measurements, materials, and design. Vibration control is comprised of source identification, system isolation, and testing. Extensive laboratory program also includes spectral and signal analysis. Students will work on a project on advanced topics. Knowledge of engineering dynamics and differential equations required. Fee: $50

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ME 562 Biomechanics

Course covers a variety of biomechanical analysis and instrumentation topics such as skeletal anatomy, ergonomics, and exercise physiology. Methods for measuring and computing force and movement will be covered. Laboratory exercises are used to demonstrate instrumentation including motion capture, force plates, EMG, ECG, heart rate monitors, accelerometers, and goniometers. Students will have additional lab analysis and presentation requirements. Fee: $40.

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Cross Listed Courses

BME 562, ME 462

ME 590 Directed Study

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ME 591 One Time Course Offering

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ME 592 One Time Course Offering

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ME 593 Research

Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.
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ME 599 Thesis

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